As Amazon`s major Prime Day sale approaches its end today, July 11th, a final opportunity remains to grab significant discounts on Blu-ray and DVD sets of various animated Transformers series. Popular shows like Transformers Armada, the acclaimed Transformers Prime, and the fan-favorite Transformers: Animated are included in these last-minute deals. Read on for details on the available series before the sale wraps up.
Transformers Armada: The Complete Series (DVD)
Kicking things off is Transformers Armada, the first series in the Unicron trilogy. Following the groundbreaking Beast Wars and Beast Machines CG-animated shows, Armada returned to the 2D animation style of the G1 era. It successfully introduced a new generation of fans to the ongoing conflict between the Autobots and the Decepticons. The plot centered on the discovery of Mini-Cons, human-sized Transformers capable of linking with larger allies to unlock new powers, leading to a race between factions to claim them. This complete DVD boxset contains all 52 episodes of the first season.
Transformers Energon: The Complete Series (DVD)
The first sequel, Energon, takes place a decade after Armada in a time of peaceful coexistence between Earth and Cybertron. This series began building towards the looming threat of Unicron. With Megatron mysteriously revived, the Autobots faced a mix of familiar and new adversaries. Energon is noteworthy for its blend of traditional animation and cel-shaded CG, with every Transformer animated using this cutting-edge technology for its time in 2004, even if it looks simpler by today`s standards.
Transformers Cybertron: The Complete Series (DVD)
Concluding the Unicron Trilogy is Transformers Cybertron. This installment is widely considered the highlight of the saga, featuring a grand narrative focused on saving Cybertron from being consumed by a black hole. The only hope lay in the power of the Omega Lock, requiring Optimus Prime and his team to journey to distant worlds to retrieve the Cyber Planet Keys. The main obstacle? Megatron, who sought the keys for himself to gain godlike power.
Transformers: Animated – The Complete Series (DVD)
The subsequent major series, Transformers: Animated, steered the franchise in a highly stylized direction with its distinctive art style. Characters returned to 2D animation. A notable departure from previous iterations was the portrayal of Optimus Prime as a young and inexperienced leader who gradually develops into the iconic figure fans recognize. Transformers: Animated also offered fresh takes on several existing characters while introducing new Autobots and Decepticons who quickly became fan favorites.
Transformers Prime
Following the success of Michael Bay`s live-action films, the 2010s saw the debut of Transformers Prime. This CG-animated show possessed significant charm through its stylized designs and is often cited as one of the best Transformers animated series. It masterfully balanced appeal for both children and adults, feeling like an action-packed homage similar to The Iron Giant. The show ran for multiple seasons, and all three are available on DVD, offering what many consider a definitive interpretation of the Transformers.
Individual seasons were also available:
- Transformers Prime: Season 1
- Transformers Prime: Season 2
- Transformers Prime: Season 3
If you`re a fan of the franchise, the Transformers One movie is a highly recommended addition to your collection. Critically acclaimed despite its modest box office performance, Transformers One provides an origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, depicting their early lives as humble miners within a rigid caste system on Cybertron. Featuring an impressive voice cast and stunning animation, this film is available on Blu-ray at a favorable price.
The 4K version was also available, including the standard Blu-ray disc and a digital streaming code.
The live-action Transformers films are also discounted during the Prime Day event, presenting an opportunity to complete your movie collection with various available box sets.
Transformers Live Action Movie Prime Day Deals
Several multi-movie collections were on sale:
- Transformers 6-Movie Steelbook Collection (4K)
- Transformers 7-Movie Collection (4K)
- Transformers 7-Movie Collection (Blu-ray)
- Transformers: The Ultimate 5-Movie Collection (4K)
- Transformers: The Ultimate Five Movie Collection (Blu-ray)
Remember to check for other Prime Day deals on various items before the sale concludes.